Gun Digest Suppressor Special 2023 SIP #2

In the world of firearms, no category is as stigmatized and misunderstood as suppressors. Branded largely by Hollywood and misinformed media platforms, suppressors (call them “silencers” or “cans,” if you prefer) have been ill-labeled as tools designed specifically for assassins, the military and those “tactical guys.” The irony, of course, is that no other category can and does improve the shooting experience—for hunters, target shooters and general gun enthusiasts of any skill level—like suppressors. This magazine is a dedicated nod to suppressors, and to gun enthusiasts like you who have come to realize how much better the shooting can be, whether you’re contemplating a first purchase or have a safe at home full of these magical little tubes. I’ve got to express a special bit of gratitude to Gun Digest’s…

FROM GUN DIGEST’S CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD. ORDER ATGUNDIGESTSTORE.COM. HISTORICAL NOTES The .338 Spectre was developed by Marty ter Weeme, founder of Teppo Jutsu LLC, who was also the developer of the .458 SOCOM. The Spectre is the result of improvements to the earlier .358 CQB cartridge, which came about during the design of the .458 SOCOM. The concept behind the .338 Spectre was to offer a cartridge with broad-spectrum application, but one that was primarily designed to deliver a heavy, subsonic bullet with a very high ballistic coefficient at extended distances. The designer boasts that the .338 Spectre is capable of MOA accuracy out to 500 yards. Like the .300 AAC Blackout, the .338 Spectre was developed to provide supersonic and subsonic loads from the same weapon system. The…

Those interested in and dedicated to defensive pistol craft spend a lot of time obsessing over their guns, holsters and ammunition, and if they’re smart, they also spend a lot of time training. With all this worry about what you can do to best prepare yourself to save your life with a firearm, we can sometimes forget one of the most important things we should also be dedicated to and practicing, and that’s firearms safety. There are four rules that are considered the basic tenants of firearms safety. They’re the rules all shooters should follow. Unfortunately, from what I’ve seen on the range and heard from other shooters, these four rules are not completely understood or obeyed with dedication … even by experienced shooters. As Thomas Jefferson once said, “The…

“I was in fear for my life!” This is the mantra most internet-trained armed citizens will likely blurt out the moment officers responding to their defensive use of lethal force ask what happened. And while being in fear for your life is one of the principles that allows you the privilege to use deadly force and not be convicted of criminal homicide, there’s a whole bunch more to the discipline. The “reasonable person doctrine” is the jury’s guide to finding you innocent or guilty. “What would a reasonable person have done under the same circumstances, knowing what you knew at the time?” If jurors believe they would have done the same thing, then they will likely vote to acquit. On the other hand, if jurors believe your use of force…

Why wrap your suppressor? The tacti-cool fellas will tell you: “It cuts down on mirage, and you need to see to shoot.” That’s true, but most of us will not be shooting, ever, in a situation where mirage causes us problems. The real reason I wrap my suppressors is because heat burns. You only have to put a few rounds through a centerfire rifle can to make it toasty hot, and even a rimfire can gets toasty with a magazine or two through it. Fire a magazine through your AR-15, and your suppressor is hot enough to raise a blister in a second or two of contact. Trust me, only in romance novels do women get all giddy at the sight of a man with a scar. It will melt…

Five Top Bore Sights 01 EZShoot Bore Sight Kit The EZShoot Bore Sight Kit is a muzzle-end bore sight laser kit. It comes with multiple muzzle attachments for different calibers, from .17 to .54 caliber. It’s powered by a single CR2 battery and has up to 2.5 hours of battery life and a range of 15 to 100 yards. It’s low cost (the red version is often found online for about $20, and the green version a little more) and versatile enough for most casual users to keep a battery of guns properly calibrated. 02 Wheeler Professional Boresighter Some would rather buy once and cry once. The Wheeler Professional uses a rare-earth magnet to securely attach to the muzzle, and a simple switch to engage the laser. The aluminum housing…